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sooty

adjective \ˈsu̇-tē, ˈsə-, ˈsü-\

soot·i·ersoot·i·est

Definition of SOOTY

a : of, relating to, or producing soot

b : soiled with soot

: of the color of soot

— soot·i·ly \-tə-lē\ adverb

— soot·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun

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13th century

SOOTY Defined for Kids

adjective \ˈsu̇-tē, ˈsə-\

soot·i·ersoot·i·est

: covered with soot <sooty hands>

: like soot in color <a sooty bird>

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